Median Home Price
$325,896.28
Median RentBETTER
$1,259.1/mo
Price-to-Rent Ratio
21.6
Property Tax RateTIE
1.85%
Price Change (1Y)BETTER
+6.6%
Break-Even YearsTIE
N/A
10-Year Wealth DifferenceBETTER
−$117,817
Median Home PriceBETTER
$273,684.96
Median Rent
$1,396.03/mo
Price-to-Rent RatioBETTER
16.3
Property Tax RateTIE
1.85%
Price Change (1Y)
+3.4%
Break-Even YearsTIE
N/A
10-Year Wealth Difference
−$136,391
Key Differences
Home Prices
Appleton's median home price of $325,896.28 is higher than Milwaukee's $273,684.96 by 19%.
Monthly Rent
Renting in Appleton costs $1,259.1/mo compared to $1,396.03/mo in Milwaukee—a difference of $136.93/mo.
Buy vs Rent Verdict
Both cities currently favor renting.
Break-Even Timeline
Break-even analysis varies based on market conditions in each city.